Customer Reviews

Cables To Go 24240 18 AWG Universal Power Cord, IEC320C13 to NEMA 5-15P (1 Foot)

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I tried this cord on several different devices. I bought mine after losing the cord to a monitor after moving. I was skeptical because of the different shapes of several plugs but it really is universal.

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Bought this for a 47" HP Flat HD LCT TV. Needed a longer cord then what came with it. Works as good as the one that came with the TV.

I got a couple of these power cords for use on some PCs. These machines had sat further away from their UPSs than the power cords provided by the manufacturer would stretch, so I figured I'd buy a few of these and not have to move the UPSs closer to the computers. I was totally stoked! I used them on two PCs and luckily I was rummaging around behind the computers and brushed up against the power cord. That sucker was HOT...as in burn your skin hot. They were limp and smelled like melting plastic. And it's not like those machines are power hogs. I immediately shut down the boxes and moved my UPSs closer and swapped out the cords for the ones included by the manufacturer. I didn't feel safe leaving this product plugged into my computer and I certainly didn't want to deal with the fire hazard it represents. I should've known: Resistance in a wire gets higher the longer the wire, and since resistance produces heat... I really needed a thicker gauge power cord for it to run cool. Perhaps these cords would be good for really light duty applications.

A word of advice: Be sure to check the cords after using them on whatever device you're plugging them into after a few minutes, a few hours, etc., to see how hot they're running. These cables could be a fire hazard.


UPDATE: I was just getting the cords ready to send back and I noticed something interesting where the cord touched itself. The sheathing was brittle, and the cord sort of fell apart. (It actually broke in half.) Perhaps I should say that this product is a DEFINITE fire hazard. (See photos)

Hey, not much to say, it is a power cord. The price and length are a good combination, not point in spending all that money on more expensive, shorter alternatives.

I used this power cord with an HD projector for several hours before discovering it got HOT (not warm - HOT) during use - VERY dangerous! I suppose my projector could have been drawing too much power through it or something, but regardless - it shouldn't overheat like that! Unplugged, boxed up and returned immediately. Very disappointed with this product.

I bought this power cord for my mid 2010 27in iMac. Apple power cord was too short, and this one gives me those extra feet. just plug and your ready to go. Update; power cord worked well until it started to smoke and nearly caused a fire. Do not , I repeat do not buy this cord it is unsafe and should be pulled from amazon.

Do not buy these chinaes power cords unless you want your house to burn to the ground. I ran one of these for an expensive power strips power cord. I plugged 2 xboxes and 2 monitors into the strip. About an hour later I stepped on the cord and could not believe how hot it was. I picked it up in my hand it was extremely hot and flexible, quite scary. I thought I could smell something that was very warm but wasnt sure until I felt it on my foot. These cords are 12 feet long and 18 gauge. Get some 14 gauge if you need power cords. These are a fire hazard and should be avoided at all costs. Also if the cord gets that hot then chance are you are not getting the voltage you should be getting. Low voltage can damage or ruin some electric devices.

I bought this for use with a projector. After a few minutes, the cord gets hot to the touch. Most devices that plug into this cord are going to pull more amps than is safe. Spend the few dollars more to get a heavier gauge cable, it will be cheaper than a house fire.

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if the device you are POWERING draws more than 2 amps (or about 200W) when in use, DO NOT USE THIS POWER CORD. You need a heavier gauge cord.

18 gauge is rather small wire, not suitable for powering HD projectors, etc..

IF the device is low powered this seems like a decent cord.

This cable weighs as much as a good cable half its length, and for a reason. It's very flimsy and poorly constructed, and mine had one bad wire (echoing a couple other reviews). Get a heavier cable.